Alabama Day Observed By Society Groups In Decatur
Mrs. Peter M. Dennis hosted the Berean Club for Alabama Day with a program on Damascus and a Christmas basket plan for a needy family. The Cotaco Literary Club met on Johnston Street to plan a Wheeler Park tree planting and December basket for a family. The Silk Stocking Club gathered with three guests for contract bridge and treats. The Joe Wheeler Chapter United Daughters Confederacy heard about Stonewall Jackson and discussed Christmas issues. A Christmas tree party for Lafayette and Riverside expression classes was announced. The Alabama Day program at the Saturday Culture Club featured poets and roll call. The Music Study Club presented a cantata The King Cometh with a violin duet and carol finale. Dolly Greer expected home from Randolph Macon College for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Dennis
Berean Club
John W. Jones
Ferry Street
Alabama
Christine Jones
8. T. Rollo
Decatur
Ann- Clare Carlisle
Damascus
Israel
Cotaco Literary Club
W. R. Johnson
Johnston Street
H. N. Purifoy
Robert J. Johnson
Wheeler Park
Ike Scheer
Barrett Shelton
J. Y. Hamil
A. A. Jones
Bluette Wallace
Garner Pride
Hamil
F. F. Tidwell
Joe Wheeler
United Daughters Confederacy
T. V. Harrison
George Williamson
Rough and
Roy. Billings
Mrs. Baugh
Sherman Street
Woman’s Music Study Club
Mesdames W. P. Baugh
R. M. McGlathery
W. R. Norton
King
Stultz
L. P. Troup
Earle Jackson
A. M. Smith, Jr
George Jackson
Local Society Notes on Christmas Travel and Health
Personal items list numerous men and women planning Christmas travels to Birmingham Nashville Tuscaloosa Florence and Trinity among visits to relatives and friends. Several ill relatives including Mrs Margaret Devers are noted and others plan holidays with family across Alabama and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Jones
Birmingham
W. E. Hefner
Florence
Slams and bidding caution in contract bridge
A. V. Shepard warns that all but obvious slams are risky. Skilled players may safely pursue small slams, but grand slams lack certainty without strong showing. The article notes a hands misbid that cost the rubber and illustrates the high stakes of risky bidding.
Fourth-hand misstep costs rubber in bridge match
A diamond bid forced by partnership rules leads to a misread ace distribution, as the player misleads with hearts and clubs. The resulting two heart tricks lost and a failed small slam bid trigger consecutive losses, ending with opponents taking the rubber.
Card game misplay described with slam chances and sign-off
Article recounts a bridge hand where a misapplied sequence of bids and an opening lead led to a one trick margin for declarers A and B. It contrasts optimal play with the misstep and notes the resulting score and strategic implications. Also includes brief social notes about local residents and visitors.
Santa Letters From Decatur Children Prompt Christmas Wishes
A collection of letters from Decatur Alabama children to Santa Claus requests dolls sewing machines toy violins guitars doll beds scooters footballs trucks wheels clothes candy and fruit. Each child signs with name and age and asks Santa to remember family and friends in a festive year end appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Avenue
Decatur
Ala
Santa Claus
Rem
Fay Price
Hunter Furniture Co
Nancy Anne
Jack Thomason
Williamses announce birth of baby girl
Mr. and Mrs Charles Williams announce the birth of a baby girl on November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Charles Williams
Preston Sherrill at Baugh's Infirmary
Preston Sherrill of H. G. Hill is reported to be at Baugh's Infirmary following recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennis
Preston Sherrill
H. G. Hill
Mr. Sterrill
Baugh’s Infirmary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Callie Ruth Frasier
H. R. Davis
Julia Bingham
Lafayette
Riverside
Central Baptist Church
Music Study Club
Dolly Greer
Randolph Macon College
H. D. Greer
Benevolent Hospital
Lottie Devers
New Orleans
Margaret Devers
James Robinson
Lucy Steele
Southern Presbyterian Church
Varginha
Brazil
Frank H. Kirby
Washington, D. C
William H. Steele
Miss Steele
Ernest Garrett
Sam Turner
Sheffield
Arthur Emens
Trinity
Frances Lile
University Va
Sam Stephenson
W. C. Bailey
Mildred Berkstresser
Rev
J. E. Burkstresser
William Kimbrough
T. C. Chandler
E. J. Polhill
Emmie Frances Polhill
E. N. Penick
T. M. Jones, Jr
Alfred Clements
Esmas
Paul Stewart
Carl Gallaher
Mary Kate
Troup
Alabama College
H. O. Troup
Cecilia Alexander
Nashville
Cynthis Davis
Martha Grayson Emens
Will Emens
Emens
University of Alabama
Allene Pope
Wilsonville
Central High School
Sarah Webb
Tuskegee, Ala
Frederick Hunt, Jr
Grace Bently
W. ©. Hare
Charles Emens
Memphis
Tenn
Lucy Emens
Evergreen
Melvin Hutson
Hubert May
St. Louis
T. G. Morrow
Lillian Ussery
Louise
Clarksville
Elizabeth Eich
Union Springs
Mrs. Walton Hill
Tuscaloosa
Ray
Goidel
Siure
Marvel OF
Crosley
RADIO
Ies
Wohl
Wohl’s
E. V. Shepard
J. A. McBride
Jackson, Tenn
Ann-Clare Carlisle
W. R. Latimer
Atlanta, Ga
Travis Callahan
East Church Street
J. E. Galey
J. H. Bratinum
L. B. Sanders
Stabley Erp
Betty Crane
The
Clyde Patterson
Lester Corbett
Gus Bassett
Milwaukee
Gladys Ward
Mary Scott Lee
Waterloo
Knoxville
Carl Watson
H. H. Wilson
John Burke Scheer
Johnson City
Decatur, Ala
Wallace Herndon
Claude Aycock, JR
Santa
James Logam
Litte
Martha Bryon Abbott
Geraldine Whitt
Pu Wilder
Giarren
Bree
Congress
Solid South
Tom Keene
Chang
Wilder
Cheney
Sirminates
Sunnyfield—Plain
Reichert
Chesterfield
Grace Fruits
Rajah
Dromedary
London Layer
Sultana Baking
Sparkle
Florida
Chuck Beef
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